Im here AFF ... at least talk about me to my face!

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by joshua

DrPhil ... there was never any offense taken!!! In regards to the Obama post ... I would have responded whether or not it was Obama or George Bush that (as I felt) mocked and ridiculed the Scripture. I don't play the political game ... in fact, I forego my right as an American to vote simply so that nobody can ever say I am choosing sides!
Our church is made up predominately of minorities ... plus I preach a lot in the COGIC and PAW organizations ... therefore I understand the fear of polarizing African Americans ... you have to use A LOT of wisdom in the way you approach certain subjects .. however, these people know my heart and that I only speak truth in love!
I am really looking forward to meeting you in the very near future!! I can tell I am really going to enjoy our time together.

I really enjloyed visiting with you about your vision. I think I could use your help getting a little more "techy" in reaching our present generation. We have recently received an influx of college students from Southern Illinois University. I'm afraid I suffer a little from the John McCain syndrome who hadn't figured out how to text when Obama was texting, tweeting, and facebooking his way into the hearts of young Americans. I hope we can get together soon. Blessings my new friend!

[DAII]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I wasn't making a value judgement. We can be edgy at times too-new wine in new wineskins. A great church to check out is Love and Truth church in Jacksonville TN. The pastor's wife is Sherri and she responded to you in an earlier thread. I celebrate what you are doing. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.

I am personally pretty careful about the political stuff. Our church is really growing in diversity and our Africans and African Americans tend to see politics different because of their world view. I watched the results with a room full of Africans who were crying when O'bama won. I have no idea what it must have meant for a black person to have one of their race attain to arguably the highest office in the world. I was cheering for McCain but after the election they had me lead them in prayer for our new President. He has been very disappointing to me and I'm really hoping the mid term elections put us back on a better path. Ultimately, however, I don't have much confidence in solving the worlds problesm. Judgement begins in the house of the Lord and until America turns back to God I'm afraid all of our political parties will disappoint us. I'm not criticizing your approach, I just know it wouldn't work where I am.

Great advice.